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MH07 CTK

2007 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,773 mi
Last recorded82,773 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 CTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,582 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,997 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet wont stay up

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,919 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,863 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective near side and off side (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + tyre is cracking ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + tyre is cracking ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,760 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 56,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost to cord on inner edge outer sidewall torn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,007 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyre side walls are slightly damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,218 miles

nearside front inner Tyre has deep cuts to side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,581 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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MH07 CTK is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH07 CTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MH07 CTK registered?

MH07 CTK is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is MH07 CTK safe to buy?

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